The business of sunshine in Malawi
Many villages in Malawi are still not connected to the national energy grid - which poses a problem for businessmen who need to get plugged in to the global network.
In the village of Capuhkwa people are using solar energy, not only to help build businesses - but to transform their lives.
Komla Dumor reports.
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